Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Whether directly or indirectly, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone whose life hasn't been touched by breast cancer or another type of cancer these days. Raising awareness is so important since those who discover it early on have a greater chance of successful treatment. And believe it or not, it's not only women who get breast cancer. It's far more rare, but men can get it too! This is clearly an important cause, and one I care about. So when my friend Christine of Pure Joy Events asked me to contribute cupcakes and photograph Chickabug'sabsolutely gorgeous collection of FREE printables for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I couldn't say yes fast enough.

As you can see for yourself, Christine did an incredible job coordinating and styling the shoot, including borrowing props and furniture and transporting it ALL to my neighborhood. She came over last Sunday, and we took full advantage of the pretty park behind my apartment and the perfect early autumn weather. There weren't many people around, but I wonder what the occasional joggers thought of the crazy ladies awash in pink ^-^. I've included some of my favorite outtakes below, and please check out the rest of the photos and the *FREE* printables collection over on Amy Atlas Events!

Gorgeous photos Xiaolu and for such a great cause (my Grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year and is recovering from chemo and doing well so far). I especially love the gorgeous little cupcakes and the pink punch. So sweet.

OMG... sooo pretty!! All the girls would go woo and ahhh for this pretty setting! Absolutely gorgeous. I have zero talent in making this kind of artsy stuff, but I know enough to appreciate every details here....Beautiful!!!

I love that all that 'pink pretty' was for a cure for breast cancer, it makes it even prettier in my eyes. My sister is a surviver of Hodgkins :) As always, Xiaolu, beautiful post, beautiful photos, and of course, beautiful cause you took part in.